Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan feathered hat and tan clothes. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dull yellow sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. His hair is golden and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Anselm speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Anselm lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Anselm abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Coral (140 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears black trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is black and very short. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Hubert was born the youngest of three triplets. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1600 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gunter was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp.